# Spanish national athletics championships 2026

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/spanish-national-athletics-championships-2026
> Updated: 2026-08-12T17:22:28.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 3.

In mid‑July 2026, the Spanish Under‑23 Championships in Cáceres saw David García Zurita of the Badajoz‑Extremadura club win the men’s 400m with a season‑best 46.01 seconds, giving the region a double podium finish alongside bronze‑medalist Helio Marco. This followed Jorge Hernández’s 100m gold in 10.37 seconds.

At the senior Spanish Athletics Championships in Málaga (24‑26 July), 27‑year‑old Jesús David Delgado of Tenerife CajaCanarias defended his 400‑metre hurdles crown for a third straight year, recording 49.73 seconds despite strong wind. His win reinforced his status as Spain’s leading hurdler. The Tenerife CajaCanarias squad also earned two bronze medals – Yasiel Brayan Sotero in discus and Pablo Gámez in the decathlon – each posting personal bests. The competition also saw sailor Javier Padrón Torrent secure a silver medal at the European J70 class championship in Barcelona.

Following his domestic success, Delgado competed in the 2026 European Athletics Championships in Birmingham. Known as ‘El Flako’, the national record holder qualified for the 400m hurdles final after finishing third in his semifinal heat with a time of 48.37 seconds. He is set to compete against top European athletes, including Norway's Karsten Warholm.

## Claims

- Jesús David Delgado qualified for the 400m hurdles final at the 2026 European Athletics Championships in Birmingham. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Delgado finished third in his semifinal with a time of 48.37 seconds. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The athlete holds the Spanish national record for the 400m hurdles with a time of 48.11 seconds. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Delgado is coached by Álex Codina. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-12: Jesús David Delgado qualifies for 400m hurdles final

Spanish hurdler Jesús David Delgado has qualified for the 400m hurdles final at the 2026 European Athletics Championships in Birmingham after a third-place semifinal finish.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jess-david-delgado-qualifies-for-400m-hurdles-final

### 2026-07-25: Jesús David Delgado Claims Third Straight Spanish 400m Hurdles Crown

Jesús David Delgado won his third straight 400 m hurdles title at the Spanish Championships in Málaga, clocking 49.73 s; his Tenerife CajaCanarias club added two bronzes, and he now eyes the European Champs.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jess-david-delgado-clinches-third-straight-spanish-400m-hurdles-crown

### 2026-07-12: David García Zurita Wins 400m Gold at Spanish U23 Championships in Cáceres

David García Zurita claimed the 400 m title in 46.01 s at the Spanish U23 Championships in Cáceres, while teammate Jorge Hernández won the 100 m and Helio Marco took bronze in the 400 m.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/david-garca-zurita-wins-400m-gold-at-spanish-u23-championships-in-cceres

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Cite as: Spanish national athletics championships 2026. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/spanish-national-athletics-championships-2026